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With veterans at higher risk of developing ALS, national delegation returns to Parliament Hill to advance a plan that could benefit everyone affected by the disease OTTAWA, October 27, 2026 – People living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), caregivers, clinicians,…

Burden of ALS Study finds ALS costs Canada $628 million each year, with families carrying nearly 80 per cent of the burden, underscoring the need for urgent federal action. TORONTO, ON, October 14, 2026 – The new national Burden of…

From the Research Desk highlights recent efforts from the ALS Canada Research Team, offering a window into the work made possible through your commitment to ALS research. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you for your continued…

Applications are now open for the Canadian ALS Learning Institute (CALI), an online learning experience developed for people affected by ALS, including people living with the disease, caregivers, or bereaved caregivers, who want to better understand ALS research, therapy development…

Dr. Laurence Rouleau's work will explore an understudied area of ALS care and end-of-life decision-making TORONTO, ON, October 8, 2026 - For people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), decisions about care become increasingly complex as the disease progresses, making…

Our bimonthly Fundamental Research Update keeps you informed about the latest advances in lab-based ALS research. We break down new studies using cellular and animal models, highlight progress on promising preclinical targets, breakdown trending research news, and showcase Canadian led science. For other news on clinical research and trials, read our Clinical…

Living with ALS can bring many changes, including financial questions that may be difficult to navigate. As needs evolve, people living with ALS and their families may find themselves considering income and benefits, taxes, care-related costs, legal planning, and other…

Military veterans face an increased risk of developing ALS, underscoring how much more we need to understand about the disease and the need to accelerate progress toward effective treatments. ALS Canada, alongside the ALS community across Canada, continues to advocate…